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Maine · Through October 1, 2025

29-A M.R.S. §2120: Smoking in vehicles when minor is present

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  1. TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
  2. CHAPTER 19: OPERATION
  3. SUBCHAPTER 2: VIOLATIONS

1. Definition. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "smoking" means inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, weed, plant, regulated narcotic or other combustible substance.

2. Prohibition. Smoking is prohibited in a motor vehicle by the operator or a passenger when a minor is present in that motor vehicle, regardless of whether the motor vehicle's windows are open.

3. Prohibition on inspection or search. A motor vehicle, the contents of the motor vehicle or the operator or a passenger in the motor vehicle may not be inspected or searched solely because of a violation of this section.

4. Penalty. A person who violates subsection 2 commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of $50 must be adjudged.

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